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This document outlines the final rule for the modernization of special airworthiness certification, specifically targeting light-sport aircraft and their operational regulations. It aims to enhance safety and performance while expanding the privileges of sport pilots and light-sport repairmen. The rule introduces performance-based requirements for certification, allowing for a broader range of aircraft types and capabilities, including rotorcraft and powered-lift. It also addresses the operational limitations for experimental and restricted category aircraft, ensuring that the regulations reflect advancements in technology and the evolving needs of the aviation sector.

• Light-sport aircraft certification now includes performance-based standards.
• Sport pilots can operate a broader range of aircraft, including helicopters and those with retractable landing gear.
• Maintenance privileges for light-sport repairmen have been expanded.
• Experimental aircraft can now have a longer certificate duration of three years.
• New operational limitations allow for aerial work with light-sport category aircraft.